Walkabouts Platform Classroom Use

The Walkabouts Platform, a web-based, whole-child active learning solution, brings movement into everyday classroom instruction. With pre-K to 5th grade lessons correlated to state and national standards, educators can seamlessly integrate physical activity and mental fitness into math, ELA, reading, science, social studies, financial literacy, and test preparation—helping students learn better and feel better. The platform includes Walkabouts for pre-K to 2nd grade, 180s for 3rd to 5th grades, Walksheets (PDF worksheets with a movement component) for pre-K to 5th grade, and Moves, short movement break videos for pre-K to 5th grade.

As Part of a Lesson

Introduce a Lesson

Teachers can use a Walkabout or a 180 as an ignite, a hook, or an anticipatory set.

Check for Understanding

Some teachers use the platform to check for understanding after they have taught a lesson but before testing students on the content.

Review

Some teachers use a Walkabout or a 180 at the end of a lesson or unit to review content that was previously taught.

Walkabouts and 180s are great for reviewing content before a test or a quiz.

Formative Assessment

Teachers should upload students into the Walkabouts Platform to utilize this tool.

With the assessment tab open, teachers can take notes on students while they complete a lesson.

Group Work

Whole Group

Teachers can play a Walkabout or a 180 during full group instruction to get students moving before small group or independent work.

Small Group

The platform works on any device, so it is easy to use for small group work. Teachers can create different playlists to use with small groups to support each group in their learning.

Independent Work

Teachers can assign Walkabouts or 180s to students to use as independent work. Students can view assignments as soon as they log in to the Walkabouts Platform.

Content-Based Movement Breaks

The Walkabouts Platform is the best option for content-based classroom movement breaks, including indoor recess!

  • Walkabouts and 180s were designed with brain research in mind to help students get up and moving while they learn. Many teachers note that students are more focused and less distracted after completing a lesson.

  • Moves, short movement break videos, are perfect for brain breaks.

Walksheet Uses

Walksheets, worksheets with a movement component, are correlated to Pre-K through 5th grade standards and cover language arts, reading, math, science, social studies, character education, test prep, financial literacy, and resiliency.

Walksheets can be used for:

  • End of day transitions

  • Pretests

  • Posttests

  • Homework

  • Exit tickets

  • Early arrival work

  • Independent work

  • Small group work

  • Review work